By Ebinum Samuel
The Ogun state police public relations officer, DSP Oluseyi Babseyi, has confirmed the arrest of suspected kingpin of a vehicle theft ring. He said operatives of the Mowe Division arrested the suspect, Mosuru Issa, ‘m’ aged 28, recovered a stolen wine-coloured Toyota Camry during a proactive stop-and-search operation along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
He disclosed that at about 0730hrs on 11 September 2026, the operatives, while conducting routine patrol and stop-and-search along the Mowe axis, flagged down the vehicle for a security check. The three occupants, on sighting the police, suddenly abandoned the vehicle and fled in different directions, raising suspicion. The operatives immediately pursued them, resulting in the arrest of Mosuru Issa of Osungboye Street, Agege, Lagos State, while the stolen vehicle was secured and recovered.
The image maker said preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was allegedly stolen on 7 September 2026 from where it was parked in Ojoo, Lagos State.
The incident, he revealed, underscores the importance of proactive policing, routine patrols and lawful stop-and-search operations in detecting criminal activity, recovering stolen property and preventing criminals from using Ogun’s highways as escape routes.
Efforts are ongoing to locate the vehicle’s owner and apprehend the fleeing accomplices. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, commends the operatives for their vigilance, professionalism and swift response. He reaffirms the Command’s commitment to proactive policing and sustained operations aimed at protecting lives and property and disrupting vehicle theft, highway crime and other criminal activities across the State.
The Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities through the Gateway Shield Toll-Free Line: 0800 000 9111, or the emergency numbers 09164859299 and 09154293464.
Vehicle owners are also advised to adopt basic security measures, including the use of tyre locks, steering locks and other appropriate anti-theft devices, particularly when vehicles are parked in public or unsecured locations.
